Analysts believe iPhone 18 and Apple’s first foldable iPhone could ignite a massive upgrade cycle in 2026.

Vietnam’s economy posted impressive growth in the third quarter of this year, with GDP estimated to rise 8.23% year-on-year - its second-highest third-quarter growth since 2011, just behind Q3 2022’s 14.38%.

Since 2021, hundreds of quakes have been recorded in Quang Ngai (the area part of the former Kon Tum province), with most in the former Kon Plong district. Some have caused widespread shaking.

The 13th plenum of the 13th Party Central Committee opened in Hanoi on October 6, with discussions focusing on preparations for the 14th National Party Congress and socio-economic issues.

Vietnam’s economy expanded at a rate of 7.85% in the first nine months of the year, according to the National Statistics Office of Vietnam under the Ministry of Finance.

Vietnam has officially licensed the import of fresh blueberries from Poland, marking a new milestone in agricultural cooperation between the two countries following the entry into force of the EU - Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA).

Vietnam’s vegetarian food market is growing at an average rate of 8.1% per year and is projected to reach a value of 220.5 million USD by 2033, according to market research firm IMARC Group.

Civil servants and state employees in Vietnam will enjoy nine consecutive days off for the Lunar New Year (Tet) holiday in 2026, according to the Ministry of Home Affairs.

Since April, Nui Chua National Park, part of the Nui Chua World Biosphere Reserve in southern Khanh Hoa province, has successfully rescued and released 1,301 baby turtles into the sea.

Vietnam's bank credit by September 29 this year increased by 13.37% compared to the end of 2024.

The “Bui Xuan Phai: For the Love of Hanoi” Awards were launched in 2008 by "The thao va Van hoa" and the family of painter Bui Xuan Phai (1920 - 1988), who is renowned for his paintings of Hanoi.

As global demand for aluminium reaches new heights, Vietnam is emerging as a strong contender to become a key production hub in the region, thanks to its abundant raw materials, experts say.

Since its founding in 1992, Hoa Hong Shelter has nurtured and educated disadvantaged girls aged 8-18. Over 30 years, it has supported more than 1,000 children.

In the first eight months, Vietnam attracted 26.1 billion USD in FDI, up 27.3% year-on-year, while 15.4 billion USD was disbursed, up 8.8%, reflecting the economy’s strong capacity to absorb capital.

The draft Law on Personal Income Tax proposes a 0.1% tax rate on bullion transfers. Transactions of raw gold and jewelry would remain exempt.

A report by the German Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Vietnam, released in September 2025, noted that German capital began to flow into Vietnam in the early 1990s, shortly after the country began its economic reforms.

Vietnam’s manufacturing sector held steady in September with the Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) unchanged at 50.4, signalling a further slight strengthening in the health of the industry, according to the latest survey by S&P Global.

Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam’s main growth engine, has set an 8.5% expansion target for 2025. To reach that goal, it would need to post quarterly growth of at least 12% in the final three months.

Under prior government resolutions, the PM approved a reform blueprint spanning 14 ministries and ministerial-level agencies.

Blockchain is no longer simply a buzzword. Its recognition as strategic infrastructure underscores its growing role in ensuring data integrity, transparency, and trust across production, distribution, and consumption chains.

Türkiye is both a major consumer market and a regional Halal processing hub, while Vietnam is emerging as a reliable supplier of Halal-certified goods, particularly in processed food, agriculture, beverages, tourism and logistics.

Over the past time, the central bank has identified some 600,000 accounts showing suspicious activity. Through collaboration with banks, authorities warned nearly 300,000 customers and blocked transactions totaling around 1.5 trillion VND.

Lam said that Hanoi is likely to see widespread precipitation ranging from 50-100 mm, and isolated areas potentially receiving over 150 mm. Thunderstorms may also bring the risk of strong winds, lightning, and gusts, he added.

Despite a young, eager workforce, Vietnam’s labor productivity ranks lowest in Southeast Asia.

Apple prepares to launch its first foldable iPhone, ending Max’s reign as largest.